Description
For more than a century, the Saumade family has tended vines on the sandy shores of the Camargue delta in southern France, establishing Domaine de Figueirasse in 1905. The vineyards sit just 200 yards from the Mediterranean Sea, where moist, salty air helps prevent hydric stress, and sea salt acts as a natural antiseptic that supports healthy rootstock. The soils are sandy and well-draining, and barley and rye are planted between the rows during winter to help prevent wind erosion. In spring, the cover crop is tilled back into the soil as natural fertilizer—organic viticulture here feels as enduring and essential as the tides and the seabirds overhead.
Gris de Gris is a distinctive style of rosé made especially in the Camargue, most often from Grenache and Cinsault, and pressed gently to achieve its delicate pale salmon hue. For this wine, a field blend of Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Cinsault was hand-harvested overnight, when temperatures were coolest, then pressed immediately and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats with native yeasts. The wine was aged in tank and bottled in early winter to preserve its fresh fruit character.
A bright, saline-driven rosé that perfectly captures its coastal origins. Pale pink in color with silvery glints, it offers delicate aromas of wild strawberries, white peach, and citrus zest layered with a subtle hint of sea breeze. The palate is crisp and vibrant, showing juicy red berry and stone fruit flavors balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a touch of minerality, leading to a clean, refreshing finish that makes it an ideal apéritif or pairing for a wide range of cuisine.
